Resident Care Coordinator (PT- 0.6 FTE, Variable Shift)

Working at Bozeman Health is more than just a job—it's a commitment to caring for the communities of Southwest Montana by being their partner in health and wellness, compassionately delivering the best care for each person, every time. In every role, our employees are inspired by their ability to care for our community and our Culture of Excellence guides each employee to be a high performer, engage in transparent and timely communication, demonstrate dynamic learning and teaching, excel through change, express gratitude and experience joy.

About the role

The Resident Care Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care and clinical practice to ensure a high standard of care is delivered. As a clinical resource and leader for the care team, provides guidance, supervision, and intervention in the delivery of resident care and the care planning process in accordance with all regulations and policies.

Qualifications

• Montana Licensure (LPN) or Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the care of residents in a skilled nursing, assisted living, or similar facility
• Schedules and trains care staff, and ensures that clinical services are delivered in accordance with regulations and professional standards
• Communicates with families and medical professionals as needed, and ensures care plans for residents are properly documented and updated
• Provides care and compassion to foster the resident's physical and emotional well-being
• Participates in performance improvement activities (such as Fall Risk team or Infection Control Committee) to improve the safety and care of the Residents
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Demonstrates the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork

Schedule

This role requires regular and sustained attendance. The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people
• Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain
• Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain
• Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability
• Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow

Frequency Key: Continuously (100% – 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% – 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% – 4% of the time), Rarely (3% – 1% of the time), Never (0%).

Exposures

• Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues (Continuously)
• Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed (Continuously)
• Various chemicals and medications used in healthcare settings, including cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances (Continuously)
• Infectious diseases caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses (Continuously)
• Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions (Continuously)